U.S. imports of Polypropylene Multiple (Folded) or Cabled Filament Yarn (HS 540263) totaled $73K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Polypropylene Multiple (Folded) or Cabled Filament Yarn paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Polypropylene Multiple (Folded) or Cabled Filament Yarn imports of $73K in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $88K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMultiple and cabled polypropylene synthetic filament yarn — sold in industrial rather than retail form — is a workhorse input for woven geotextiles, rope, carpet backing, and technical textiles. The entire heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 5402630000, covering polypropylene yarn excluding nylon and polyester constructions. India leads US supply, followed by Turkey and the United Kingdom, reflecting established spinning capacity in South Asia and Europe. Buyers should confirm twist count and decitex specifications at the time of entry, as misclassification between single and multiple constructions is a common audit trigger.
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CBP looks at whether two or more single yarns have been twisted or cabled together. Technical documentation such as a mill certificate showing ply construction, twist direction, and turns-per-meter is the most reliable evidence. Single-yarn constructions fall under a different HTS heading, so misidentification can result in reclassification and duty adjustments.
Primary end uses include geotextile fabrics, woven carpet backing, industrial sacking, and rope and cordage manufacturing. The yarn's resistance to moisture and chemicals makes it preferred over natural fibers in outdoor and infrastructure applications.
Subheading 21 of 22 in heading 5402
Subheading 540263 · $73K of $62.2M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Portugal and Germany together supply 93% of it. Turkey pays 20.0% duty; Portugal 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.74% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$73KYoY · free account
Exports
$48KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3M of Polypropylene Multiple (Folded) or Cabled Filament Yarn and exported $566K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402630000 | Polypro Syn Fila Yn Exc Nylon/Polysrs Multpl/Cabld | $73K | 10.74% | 100.00% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5402630000 | Polypro Syn Fila Yn Exc Nylon/Polysrs Multpl/Cabld | $48K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.